Words exist common to both Hausa and Yoruba languages. These are words that do not have their origin in Islam/Arabic, or English.

Yoruba - Hausa - English

Aago - Agoogo - clock, o'clock.

adua - ada'a - prayer.

àlùbáríkà - albarka - blessing, no deal

Alafia - Lafiya - health

Alamisi - Alhamis - Thursday

Alukawani - Alkawari - Promise

àlùb��sà - albasa - onion

Asiri - Asiri - secret

Bukata - Bukata - responsibilities

Baba - Uba - Father

Fila - Hula - Cap, Hat

Gangan - ganga - Talking Drum

Gada - Gada - Bridge

Gani ya fi ji - Seeing is believing

Ileya - Lehiya - Muslim holiday

Janmaa - jama'a - ladies and gentlemen

kurutu - kurtu - New Police/Army recruit.

Lawani - Rawani - Turban

manafiki - munafiki - deceiver.

moto - mota - automobile

Ọbángíjì - Ùbángíjì - Almighty God.

Pali - Kwali - Cardboard

Pako - Katako - Plywood

Patapata - kwatakwata - totally, completely.

Takanda - Takarda - Paper

Talika - Talaka - Poor person

titi - titi - road

tolotolo - talotalo - duck

turari - turare - spray, scent

Wara - Awara - cheese

Wahala - Wahala - Problem, hardship

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Let's see your own list for common words between the three Nigerian languages: Hausa Igbo, Yoruba.

The fact is, Nigerians have a lot more in common than they realize. You can be one with your fellow countryman, whether you're Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, Muslim, Christian, rich, poor.

Yes, I know that some holy books prescribe that you keep your brother or sister at arm's length, unless they submit to your religion. However, I believe it's all about how your interpret the holy book. Your task is to inform people about your religion. Once you've done that, leave the rest to God.

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I have came across many words that are pronounced the same way in some languages though i cant remember them now apart from this one.
The way binis and ibos say their amen - iseh

xdunamis wrote:

I have came across many words that are pronounced the same way in some languages though i cant remember them now apart from this one. The way binis and ibos say their amen - iseh

What is the language in Benin called?
Is the language similar or close to Igbo?